Tax Q&A

Can you claim monthly groceries from tax?

Hi TimI've heard that you can claim some of your monthly expenditures, like groceries, from tax... Is this true? Thanks! M Unfortunately not, these are pe

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From what date does the tax season run for 2013?

Hi TimFrom what date does the tax season run for 2013? Is it for example from: Feb 2012 - Feb 2013......?Thanks! M It is 1 March 2012 - 28 February 2013.

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When do I pay sars after submitting provisional tax?

After submitting my provisional tax, when do I need to pay it? Does SARS send me a bill? You would had to have paid that on the day you filed your provisiona

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Can I claim my child's university fees and the domestic worker's fee of R150 once a week?

I'd like to find out if I can I claim my child's university fees? Also can I claim the amount I pay to our domestic worker who comes in once a week at

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Seeking my Income Tax number, although I am employed

I have been employed since September 2012, even though I was not earning a taxable amount, but now I am now earning it. Looking at my payslips since the start o

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Amount due to me from SARS / due to SARS from me?

How would I know if there's an outstanding amount owed to me by SARS or vice versa. IF you are due a refund from SARS then you will see this by the negative

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CGT - Offshore Stock

TimI have a question. I live in the UK. I have been living here for 5 years. I have property and bank accounts in South Africa. I submit my tax returns every ye

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I'm new to this whole tax story. How much tax will I pay a mounth if I earn R6500?

How much tax will I pay with a monthly income of R6500? Please see How do I calculate how much tax you owe? on your salary of R6 500 per month.

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Do I need a logbook for aTravel allowance?

If receiving a fixed travel allowance is it necessary to maintain a logbook? Yes, you cannot claim deductions against the travel allowance unless you keep a

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What do you do if TaxTim refuses to show the student mode with a green tick?

What do you do if TaxTim refuses to show the student mode with a green tick? This refers to doing a project via our Student Assist portal. You need to logout

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Can a company register for VAT at inception or must it commence trade first?

I would like to know at what point should a business register for VAT. Can it register immediately or must the company first make R50 000 and produce bank state

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Are s6A medical rebates deductible from your provisional tax payable?

When calculating your provisional payment, does s6A medical scheme credit qualify as a deduction from the final tax amount? i.e. can you deduct the primary-tert

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Where do I show calculations for student assignment?

Hi there,Where am I suppose to put the calculations for my figures? Our lecturer mentioned that we should show all calculations but im struggling to find a plac

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Registration of employees for tax or PAYE?

Hi Tax TimDo I need to register my employees for PAYE or for tax as they received only R3300 per month? How do I go about registering them for tax? What documen

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Private practice queries

I've started my own private practiceI was employed before that and was a registered "normal" tax payer and did my e-filing chop chop easy. I'd like to continue

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There is nowhere to list my deductions as a self employed business owner

I am filling out the tax return and despite having said Yes to being a provisional tax payer it is asking me questions relevant only to an employee, such as do

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Do students doing training pay tax?

Hey TaxTim, I am a student doing my in-service training. Do I need to pay tax if I am earning R5000 per month?? I started in July 2013, I am on a contract.

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Can I get money from a tax return and how?

Can I get money from my tax return and how much is the money per year of working? You would need to complete a tax return in order to determine if you are du

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How do I apply to be over taxed on pension received?

I receive a monthly pension from my late husband. I have submitted my SARS and I have to pay in a large amount back to SARS. I have spoken to SARS as well as GE

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How to fill in your Tax return with two sources of income, but no IRP 5?

I do work for a research group but am not formerly employed by the research group at the university. I am listed as a vendor and get paid for things I do for th

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Travel allowance back up docs

Hi TaxTimWhat kind of back up documentation must one hand in when you have a 3701 and 3702 code on your IRP5? Regards You would need a detailed logbook for th

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Hi Tim, is code 3715 on my IRP5 claimable from SARS?

Hi Tim, is code 3715 on my IRP5 claimable from SARS? It should appear under source code 3696 as Amounts Non-taxable which means they weren't included in your

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Foreign Cruise ship income

Hi Tim, Please assist, I have earned foreign income working on the cruise ships. However, I have been in SA for more than 183 days for both 2013 tax year and 20

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Student mode not showing

I already have an account but I can't see the student mode at the top? Have you been to the students page and identified yourself as a student as per the ins

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How do I change e-mail adress on my student registration details?

I am a student. How do I change my email address on my registration details? Why do you want to change your email address? I typed an email address that

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